Glossary · Astronomical phenomena
Supernova
The cataclysmic explosion of a dying star, releasing colossal energy. Supernovae synthesize heavy elements (gold, uranium) dispersed in the universe. Space telescopes observe their remnants.
Definition
The cataclysmic explosion of a dying star, releasing colossal energy. Supernovae synthesize heavy elements (gold, uranium) dispersed in the universe. Space telescopes observe their remnants.